Conservation Board
Regular MeetingWhite Plains, NY · October 7, 2020
Minutes
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 7, 2020
Z-2020-5 Francesco & Maria Nicolosi, 300 West Post Road, SBL 130.57-2-2
Application for an addition. A review of drawings G-001, A-100 and A-101 dated
November 8, 2019, prepared by Design Development, indicates a one (1) dwelling
unit, three (3) story addition to the existing two (2) story, one (1) family dwelling unit.
The existing building is existing non-conforming with respect to one and combined
two side yard setbacks. The property is located in the RM-1.5T Zone where the newly
proposed two (2) family dwelling is a principal permitted use. However, the addition
will require the following area variances and relief from Section 5.4.5.5 of the
ordinance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side 20’-0” 15.2’ 14.8’ 5.2’
Yard Setback
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2020-10 Mr. Dante Melo, 36 Independence Street, SBL 125.72-4-22
Application related to conversion to a two-family dwelling. The Board of Appeals at
its March 4, 2020 meeting granted an extension to their approval of ZBA Application
Z-2017-30 for the conversion of 36 Independence Street to a two-family dwelling. The
requirement for off street parking for a two-family dwelling is four (4) parking spaces.
However, due to site plan limitations, only three (3) parking spaces can legally fit on
the site. Therefore, the applicant requests an area variance for off street parking as
follows:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Off Street Parking 4 2 3 1
OUTCOME: NO SHOW
Z-2020-11 Mr. Nicholas LaRosa, 24 Byron Avenue, SBL 130.12-12-7
Application to construct a second story rear yard addition. A review of drawings
A-000, A010, A100, A200, A300 and A700 with latest date of May 11, 2020, prepared
by RPD Architecture and Design, indicates a second story rear yard addition. The
property is located in the R1-5 Zone and the premises are legally existing
non-conforming with respect to lot area, lot frontage, front yard and rear yard
setbacks. The proposed addition will require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Rear Yard* *20’-8” 18’-9” 17’-0” 3’-8”
*Reduction per Section 4.4.11
OUTCOME: GRANTED
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 7, 2020
….continued
Z-2020-13 JCR Survival Realty/Charles Tsetsekas, 43 Holland Avenue, SBL 120.20-14-2
Formal request for an extension of the resolution to construct 2 townhouse buildings.
OUTCOME: GRANTED 2-YEAR EXTENSION
Z-2020-14 Mr. Par Johnsson, 6 Coolidge Avenue, SBL 130.16-2-5
Application to widen driveway. Work on the existing driveway consisted of increasing
the width by 3’0” along the east side of the driveway. This portion fronts the
property’s side yard and conforms to the Zoning Ordinance. The other portion of the
work adds an additional paved area of approximately 8’-0” wide by 20’-0” long to the
west side of the existing driveway. This area is located in the front yard in front of the
dwelling and does not comply with Section 8.6.1.4 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Therefore, the applicant requests an area variance from the Board of Appeals from this
Section of the Ordinance.
OUTCOME: ADJOURNED
Z-2020-15 NW Plains Venture, LLC, 20 Haarlem Avenue, SBL 120.19-3-1
Submission of proposed development site plan for two (2) multi-family dwellings. A
review of the multi-family site plan known as 20 Haarlem Avenue, prepared by
Perkins-Eastman, dated July 6, 2020 indicates two (2) seven (7) story multi-family
residential buildings and a park on the three (3) lot development site. The property is
located in the LI-M2 Zone and the Common Council is the approving agency.
However, prior to approval, the proposed building at 20 Haarlem Avenue will require
an area variance for height as follows:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Maximum Height 70’-0” - 71.83’ 1.83’
OUTCOME: ADJOURNED
Z-2020-16 Kenneth & Lisa Birnbaum, 39 Winslow Road, SBL 130.15-3-10
Application for an addition. A review of drawings CS-1.0, D-1.0 to D-1.2, A-1.0 to
A-1.2, A-2.0 and A-2.1, with latest date of August 13, 2020, prepared by Keller/Eaton
Architects, indicates a one (1) story rear yard addition, front porch addition and
enclosing the existing carport with an added second story above. The property is
located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to one
and two side yard setbacks. The proposed additions will require the following area
variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Two Side Yard Setback 40’-0” - 39.1’ 0.9’
(@ Front Porch)
2. Two Side Yard Setback 40’-0” 24.8’ 36.3’ 3.7’
(@ 2-Story Addition)
OUTCOME: GRANTED
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 7, 2020
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2020-17 Mr. & Mrs. David I. Barish, 30 Colonial Road, SBL 126.18-4-1
Application to construct an addition. A review of the eight (8) sheet construction
drawings set, from sheet T-100.01 to A-300.00, dated August 17, 2020, prepared by
Taylor Associates Architects, indicates a proposed one (1) story front yard addition.
The property is located in the R1-30 Zone. The proposed addition will require the
following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Front Yard Setback 75’-0” 92.2’ 55.2’ 19.8’
Z-2020-18 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Zeppieri, 4 Stanley Road, SBL 131.15-1-5
Application to construct a deck. A review of drawings A010, A100 and A200 dated
August 14, 2020, prepared by RPD Architecture & Design, indicates the removal of a
non-compliant, non-permitted deck to be replaced with a new rear yard deck. The
property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with
respect to side yard setbacks. The proposed rear yard deck will require the following
area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side Yard 40’-0” 33’-1” 34’-1” 5’-11”
Setback
Z-2020-19 William J. Sparks Living Trust, 266 Central Avenue, SBL 125.65-1-1
Application to amend special permit, install new gas dispensers and construct new
overhead canopies. A review of drawings A-01.00, CN-1.0 and a survey with date
stamp of August 18, 2020, submitted by Robert Stanziale Architect PC, indicates the
installation of five (5) new gas dispensers to replace the three (3) existing dispensers
and the construction of two (2) accessory structure overhead canopies. The premises
are located in the B-3 Zone where a motor vehicle station is a special permit use per
Section 5.1 Use Regulations. The approval agency for such special permit is the Board
of Appeals in accordance with Section 6.2. The proposed additions will require an
amendment to the special permit in addition to area variances for the accessory
structures and to the special building setback as follows:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Accessory Structure Height 15’-0” - 17’-6” 2’-6”
2. Accessory Structure Rear
Lot Line Setback 15’-0” - 5’-0” 10’-0”
3. Special Building Setback 15’-0” - 5’-0” 10’-0”
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 7, 2020
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2020-20 Mr. Thomas Devine, 37 Ethelridge Road, SBL 138.06-5-6
Application for an addition and garage. A review of drawings SP-1, A-1 and A-2 dated
August 31, 2020, prepared by Charles H. Savigny, Architect, indicates a new one (1)
story rear yard addition and construction of a two (2) car detached garage. The
property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with
respect to lot area, lot frontage, one side and combined side yard setbacks. The
proposed addition will require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 17.8’ 17.8’ 2.2’
2. Combined Two Side Yards 40’-0” 34.5’ 34.5’ 5.5’
Setback
Z-2020-21 Mr. Phil Schanzer, 127 Hillair Circle, SBL 138.09-10-10
Application to construct an addition. A review of the eight (8) sheet construction
drawing set, from sheet A-000 to A700, with latest date of July 9, 2020, prepared by
RPD Architecture & Design, indicates a proposed two (2) story front yard addition.
The property is located in the R1-20 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with
respect to one side yard setback. The proposed addition will require the following area
variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 16.9’ 19’-0 ½” 0’-11 ½”
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 7, 2020
Z-2020-5 Francesco & Maria Nicolosi, 300 West Post Road, SBL 130.57-2-2
Application for an addition. A review of drawings G-001, A-100 and A-101 dated
November 8, 2019, prepared by Design Development, indicates a two (2) unit, three
(3) story addition to the existing two (2) story, one (1) family dwelling unit. The
existing building is existing non-conforming with respect to one and combined two
side yard setbacks. The property is located in the RM-1.5T Zone where the newly
proposed multi-family dwelling is a principal permitted use. However, the addition
will require the following area variances and relief from Section 5.4.5.5 of the
ordinance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side 20’-0” 15.2’ 15.2’ 4.8’
Yard Setback
2. Rear Yard Setback 25’-0” 55’-0” 20.9’ 4.1’
3. Building Length Along 50’-0” - 62.4’ 12.4’
Side Yard Per Section
5.4.5.5
Z-2020-10 Mr. Dante Melo, 36 Independence Street, SBL 125.72-4-22
Application related to conversion to a two-family dwelling. The Board of Appeals at
its March 4, 2020 meeting granted an extension to their approval of ZBA Application
Z-2017-30 for the conversion of 36 Independence Street to a two-family dwelling. The
requirement for off street parking for a two-family dwelling is four (4) parking spaces.
However, due to site plan limitations, only three (3) parking spaces can legally fit on
the site. Therefore, the applicant requests an area variance for off street parking as
follows:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Off Street Parking 4 2 3 1
Z-2020-11 Mr. Nicholas LaRosa, 24 Byron Avenue, SBL 130.12-12-7
Application to construct a second story rear yard addition. A review of drawings
A-000, A010, A100, A200, A300 and A700 with latest date of May 11, 2020, prepared
by RPD Architecture and Design, indicates a second story rear yard addition. The
property is located in the R1-5 Zone and the premises are legally existing
non-conforming with respect to lot area, lot frontage, front yard and rear yard
setbacks. The proposed addition will require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Rear Yard* *20’-8” 18’-9” 17’-0” 3’-8”
2. All Building Coverage 30% 28.2% 30.4% 0.4%
3. Separation to Accessory 10’-0” 10’-2” 8’-2” 1’-10”
Structure
*Reduction per Section 4.4.11
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 7, 2020
….continued
Z-2020-13 JCR Survival Realty/Charles Tsetsekas, 43 Holland Avenue, SBL 120.20-14-2
Formal request for an extension of the resolution to construct 2 townhouse buildings.
Z-2020-14 Mr. Par Johnsson, 6 Coolidge Avenue, SBL 130.16-2-5
Application to widen driveway. Work on the existing driveway consisted of increasing
the width by 3’0” along the east side of the driveway. This portion fronts the
property’s side yard and conforms to the Zoning Ordinance. The other portion of the
work adds an additional paved area of approximately 8’-0” wide by 20’-0” long to the
west side of the existing driveway. This area is located in the front yard in front of the
dwelling and does not comply with Section 8.6.1.4 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Therefore, the applicant requests an area variance from the Board of Appeals from this
Section of the Ordinance.
Z-2020-15 NW Plains Venture, LLC, 20 Haarlem Avenue, SBL 120.19-3-1
Submission of proposed development site plan for two (2) multi-family dwellings. A
review of the multi-family site plan known as 20 Haarlem Avenue, prepared by
Perkins-Eastman, dated July 6, 2020 indicates two (2) seven (7) story multi-family
residential buildings and a park on the three (3) lot development site. The property is
located in the LI-M2 Zone and the Common Council is the approving agency.
However, prior to approval, the proposed building at 20 Haarlem Avenue will require
an area variance for height as follows:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Maximum Height 70’-0” - 71.83’ 1.83’
Z-2020-16 Kenneth & Lisa Birnbaum, 39 Winslow Road, SBL 130.15-3-10
Application for an addition. A review of drawings CS-1.0, D-1.0 to D-1.2, A-1.0 to
A-1.2, A-2.0 and A-2.1, with latest date of August 13, 2020, prepared by Keller/Eaton
Architects, indicates a one (1) story rear yard addition, front porch addition and
enclosing the existing carport with an added second story above. The property is
located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to one
and two side yard setbacks. The proposed additions will require the following area
variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Two Side Yard Setback 40’-0” - 39.1’ 0.9’
(@ Front Porch)
2. Two Side Yard Setback 40’-0” 24.8’ 36.3’ 3.7’
(@ 2-Story Addition)
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 7, 2020
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2020-17 Mr. & Mrs. David I. Barish, 30 Colonial Road, SBL 126.18-4-1
Application to construct an addition. A review of the eight (8) sheet construction
drawings set, from sheet T-100.01 to A-300.00, dated August 17, 2020, prepared by
Taylor Associates Architects, indicates a proposed one (1) story front yard addition.
The property is located in the R1-30 Zone. The proposed addition will require the
following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Front Yard Setback 75’-0” 92.2’ 55.2’ 19.8’
Z-2020-18 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Zeppieri, 4 Stanley Road, SBL 131.15-1-5
Application to construct a deck. A review of drawings A010, A100 and A200 dated
August 14, 2020, prepared by RPD Architecture & Design, indicates the removal of a
non-compliant, non-permitted deck to be replaced with a new rear yard deck. The
property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with
respect to side yard setbacks. The proposed rear yard deck will require the following
area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side Yard 40’-0” 33’-1” 34’-1” 5’-11”
Setback
Z-2020-19 William J. Sparks Living Trust, 266 Central Avenue, SBL 125.65-1-1
Application to amend special permit, install new gas dispensers and construct new
overhead canopies. A review of drawings A-01.00, CN-1.0 and a survey with date
stamp of August 18, 2020, submitted by Robert Stanziale Architect PC, indicates the
installation of five (5) new gas dispensers to replace the three (3) existing dispensers
and the construction of two (2) accessory structure overhead canopies. The premises
are located in the B-3 Zone where a motor vehicle station is a special permit use per
Section 5.1 Use Regulations. The approval agency for such special permit is the Board
of Appeals in accordance with Section 6.2. The proposed additions will require an
amendment to the special permit in addition to area variances for the accessory
structures and to the special building setback as follows:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Accessory Structure Height 15’-0” - 17’-6” 2’-6”
2. Accessory Structure Rear
Lot Line Setback 15’-0” - 5’-0” 10’-0”
3. Special Building Setback 15’-0” - 5’-0” 10’-0”
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 7, 2020
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2020-20 Mr. Thomas Devine, 37 Ethelridge Road, SBL 138.06-5-6
Application for an addition and garage. A review of drawings SP-1, A-1 and A-2 dated
August 31, 2020, prepared by Charles H. Savigny, Architect, indicates a new one (1)
story rear yard addition and construction of a two (2) car detached garage. The
property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with
respect to lot area, lot frontage, one side and combined side yard setbacks. The
proposed addition will require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 17.8’ 17.8’ 2.2’
2. Combined Two Side Yards 40’-0” 34.5’ 34.5’ 5.5’
Setback
Z-2020-21 Mr. Phil Schanzer, 127 Hillair Circle, SBL 138.09-10-10
Application to construct an addition. A review of the eight (8) sheet construction
drawing set, from sheet A-000 to A700, with latest date of July 9, 2020, prepared by
RPD Architecture & Design, indicates a proposed two (2) story front yard addition.
The property is located in the R1-20 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with
respect to one side yard setback. The proposed addition will require the following area
variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 16.9’ 19’-0 ½” 0’-11 ½”
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